How to Say ‘Two’ in Simplified Chinese
两个
liǎng gè
[lyahng guh]
💬 Usage Tip: 两 is used instead of 二 before counting words, so it's 两个, not 二个. You'll see the same pattern in 两个人 and 两家公司.
Phrase Breakdown
两
liǎng
[lyahng]
two
The form 两 is used before measure words, as in 两个 meaning two of something.
我最近在比较两个工作机会。
I’ve recently been comparing two job opportunities.
个
gè
[guh]
measure word for general items
A common classifier used with numbers, such as 两个行业 or 两个公司.
我拿到了两个面试机会。
I got two interview opportunities.
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